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P331 WGJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,300 mi
Last recorded81,300 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 WGJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,026 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,071 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 64,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,685 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,479 miles

CENTRE AND MIDDLE SEATBELTS NOT FULLY TESTED CHILD SEAT FITTED REAR

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,098 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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P331 WGJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P331 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P331 WGJ registered?

P331 WGJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P331 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 WGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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